Partial Sun
Medium
Plant small groupings of at least 6 bulbs. Best when planted in large groups around the border. Mixes well with other spring bulbs.
Division is by separating off sets and planting in other locations. They do well in containers.
Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Erlicheer is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy, potting mix and clay and has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.8 as Daffodil is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.Narcissus Erlicheer can be left alone for a number of years, however, off sets can be taken and transplanted as the leaves fade during the early summer.3
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Erlicheer is a hardy plant.The name narcissus comes from the Greek word for intoxicated (narcotic) and the myth of the young of that name who fell in love with his own reflection. The English word daffodil, appears to be derived from “asphodel”, with which it was commonly compared.2
There are many different varieties of daffodils and that is why they are separated into 12 groups. Narcissus Erlicheer is in the double narcissus group which includes fragrant and mid-sized daffodils.2
Narcissus, double narcissus